The Team
Ian Williams; CID, CIC, CGIA
With over 30 years in the golf industry and a bachelor's in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Delaware, Ian has a strong foundation in golf and landscape management. His unique skill set stems from diverse experiences, starting in 1989 as a night waterman for a public golf course in Pennsylvania, where he first became interested in irrigation and turf maintenance, culminating in his degree in 1997.
Shortly after graduating in 1998, Ian began his interest in irrigation design while working as an assistant Golf Course superintendent in Florida. He was responsible for system upgrades and oversaw design and contractor installation at a semi-private Gary Player course. After roles in Florida and Maryland, Ian became the Golf Division manager for a regional irrigation installation contractor in the Mid-Atlantic, where he focused on formal irrigation design using specialized software and obtained various certifications from the Irrigation Association®. Between 2006 and 2010, he worked as territory sales manager for GLCornell Company in MD, gaining insight into material suppliers in golf irrigation. Ian later worked for a major golf irrigation manufacturer before overseeing services at Green Irrigation Solutions, including irrigation design, bid specifications, project management, and field work.
Ian has vast industry experience in golf course irrigation design, installation, contracting, service, maintenance, and landscape design. He has held leadership roles in industry associations, including past secretary of the Golf Course Builders Association of America. Ian’s expertise with reputable manufacturers and advanced installation techniques benefits any project. His certifications include: Irrigation Designer-Golf (CID), Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC), and Certified Irrigation Golf Auditor (CGIA). He has authored industry papers and presented at various seminars, including those of the Irrigation Association and the Golf Course Superintendents Association. Ian's unique background in golf course irrigation and agronomy makes him a valuable asset to Green Irrigation Solutions’ clients.
Articles and Publications
https://www.golfdom.com/green-irrigation-solutions-partners-with-ian-williams/
https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/twowire-irrigation-systems-control/
https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/irrigation-systems-upgrades-golf-options/
In 1984, Don started as Athletic Field Manager at Golden West College in CA. He became an irrigation technician in 1990 and earned his first Superintendent role in 1994. Don served as Golf Course Superintendent until 2010, including six years as GC Supt/General Manager and two years as GC Supt/Course Owner.
In 2010, Don founded Greenscape Methods LLC (GM) at the request of Al Stanger, owner of Wolf Point Ranch, after completing the acclaimed Wolf Point Club.
From Don:
“Al Stanger was the most positive and optimistic man I’ve met. In 2006 Al hired Mike Nuzzo to design, and me to build, his personal golf course at his Wolf Point Ranch in South Texas. Al was a self-made man and while he knew it was a little out there to have your own golf course, he could afford it and he wanted it. And he wanted it to be great as he was constantly pushing Mike and I to be unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom in golf in the hope we would create something unique and special. With his encouragement we did just that. Al and I became great friends and his encouragement is why Greenscape Methods exists today. After Al’s death in 2016 we formed The Greenscape Methods Foundation to fund the Alfred T Stanger Memorial Scholarship for students studying for a career in golf. To date we have awarded twelve scholarships in Al’s name.”